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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.94, 18,372.40 and 8,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.94, 18,372.40 and 8,601.26 is: 11,862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.94 : 18,372.40 = 8,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.94/18,372.40 = 8,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.94x = 18,372.40 × 8,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.94x = 158,025,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,025,789.22/13,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.07

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